Strike-hit Impala’s platinum output down 25%, unit costs up 62%

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Strike-hit mining company Impala Platinum (Implats) has produced 25.5% fewer platinum ounces in the three months to September 30 than in the corresponding period last year. In line with reduced platinum production, group unit costs rose 62% to R26 698/oz of platinum, compared with R16 488/oz in the same quarter of last year.